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South Hamilton Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

South Hamilton Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at South Hamilton Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on innovati...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at South Hamilton Elementary School in Jewell, IA. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 22-26, 2024. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which states on its main website that 'all program team members are background checked.' The camp focuses on STEM activities, with specific modules like 'Robotic Aquatics,' 'Duck Chuck,' 'Game Growers,' and 'Discovery of Sound.' While there are no specific Google reviews for this individual school's Camp Invention program, the overall Camp Invention program has a strong reputation. The camp is owned by a school, South Hamilton Elementary, which hosts the program. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

South Hamilton Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 404 Blaine Street, Jewell, IA 50130
  • Cost notes: Pricing starts at $285 or ~$9/hour. Payment plans are available. See local camp for exact pricing.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about South Hamilton Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does South Hamilton Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
South Hamilton Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark is open to children ages 5–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does South Hamilton Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
South Hamilton Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Pricing starts at $285 or ~$9/hour. Payment plans are available. See local camp for exact pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are South Hamilton Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
South Hamilton Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs South Hamilton Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
South Hamilton Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does South Hamilton Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
South Hamilton Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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